Chaska Police Department

Chaska Police Department This is the official government page for the Chaska Police Department. Website: chaskapolice.gov Our mission is to Serve. Protect.

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Have you ever wondered what police work is really like? Now is your chance to find out!Join us for the 2026 Community Ac...
08/19/2026

Have you ever wondered what police work is really like? Now is your chance to find out!
Join us for the 2026 Community Academy running September 16 through October 28.
This seven-session program, gives community members an inside look at police work in Chaska through a combination of classroom discussions, demonstrations, and hands-on experiences. You'll have the opportunity to learn about the many different aspects of law enforcement and get a firsthand look at what it takes to serve our community.
The classes are held on Wednesday nights from 6 PM to 8:30 PM at our police department.
This academy is FREE and space is limited, so sign up today online- https://forms.cloud.microsoft/g/5V2twHY0Vk

08/17/2026

We’ve got a trail closure to report: A portion of the East Chaska Creek Trail is closed between Woodridge Dr and Weston Ridge Pkwy until further notice.

A hill slide this morning covered a portion of the trail. City crews will be evaluating the cleanup efforts.

As promised, here are more photos from Night to Unite last week. We had a blast visiting almost 50 parties. Thanks to ev...
08/10/2026

As promised, here are more photos from Night to Unite last week. We had a blast visiting almost 50 parties. Thanks to everyone who took some time to hang out with your neighbors and us!

Also, shout out to everyone who donated to Bountiful Basket Food Shelf. Chaska donated 1,810.5 lbs and $ 3,931.96. Congrats to Adelwood and Canyon Rd for finishing 1 and 2 in the neighborhood contest!

About the photos - Ok, we know McGruff is in a lot of them. To be honest, he’s been pretty jealous of Otto the Llama lately, so we wanted to throw him a bone!

Pictured here is the one who runs this department and the one who runs around it. And we ain’t sayin’ much more about th...
08/09/2026

Pictured here is the one who runs this department and the one who runs around it. And we ain’t sayin’ much more about that.

Otto and team had a blast last Tuesday, folks. More Night to Unite photos coming soon!

“Urban exploring” at the Oak Ridge Hotel & Conference Center in Chaska is not a hobby. It is a crime. Yesterday (08/06/...
08/07/2026

“Urban exploring” at the Oak Ridge Hotel & Conference Center in Chaska is not a hobby. It is a crime.

Yesterday (08/06/2026) afternoon, we responded to another trespassing complaint at the former Oak Ridge Hotel & Conference Center. Building security staff reported watching two young men inside the facility through the livestream cameras.

Over the past few years, we have responded to more than 100 calls at the property, and many of them include instances of burglary, trespassing, property damage, and other criminal activity. Let us be direct: this building is private property. It is not abandoned, and it is not open to the public. The property is actively monitored by live surveillance cameras. If you enter this building, you will be identified, located and you will be charged. Depending on the circumstances, that can mean burglary, trespassing, or criminal damage to property. These are charges that have serious consequences.

Beyond the legal consequences, buildings that have not been actively maintained can be dangerous. Deteriorating structures, broken glass, exposed wiring, poor air quality, and no lighting mean that one wrong step can put you in the hospital.

Videos of "urban exploring" make it look harmless. It is not, and it is not legal. Hear us out: a burglary charge is a bad trade for “cool” social media content.

Here’s a quick look at what kept CPD busy in July. Whether it’s reporting suspicious activity or simply looking out for ...
08/04/2026

Here’s a quick look at what kept CPD busy in July.

Whether it’s reporting suspicious activity or simply looking out for one another, community partnerships play a huge role in keeping Chaska safe. Thank you to everyone who continues to support that mission alongside us.

Enjoy the dog days of August, Chaska!

08/03/2026

Folks, it's me, Otto (don't mind me - it's hot out). We met last week at the Cubs game (I was the only one staying extremely calm about it).

Let me tell you how I got here. Every police llama has an origin story. Mine begins at Wanna Llama, where I was born the most dapper llama in Minnesota. Not my opinion. Just data.

Years passed. I kept my head down. Well, up. Way up. And I built a reputation: never started beef with a good guy. Never spit on anyone who didn't have it coming. Zero drama. Can your coworkers say that?

Then the department came calling. They said, "We need a llama with no drama." And folks, there was only one llama for the job. So here I am. America's first-ever police llama. Big shoes to fill. I don't wear shoes (worked out great).

Now I work side by side with Chaska's finest, helping catch bad guys. My role is mostly surveillance. And therapy. I see everything. I forget nothing. Bad guys hate that. The only thing I don't do is chase, because frankly, I can't stand running.

Beyond that, the job is what you'd expect. I stand around looking for trouble. I boost morale. I judge everyone. And on hot days, they spray me with a hose at the farm. Was I warned about this life? No. Did I remain professional? You already know it.

Our Youth Fishing Contest is officially in the books! What an incredible morning on the lake! We had 60 young anglers jo...
08/01/2026

Our Youth Fishing Contest is officially in the books!

What an incredible morning on the lake! We had 60 young anglers join us and, together, they reeled in 219 fish!

🏆 Tournament Results

Ages 11–17
🥇 1st Place: Tristan
🥈 2nd Place: Brantley

Ages 4–10
🥇 1st Place: Kai
🥈 2nd Place: Milo & Liam
🥉 3rd Place: Lucy

Adaptive Angler
🥇 1st Place: Jack
🥈 2nd Place: William

Congratulations to all of our tournament and raffle winners and a huge thank you to every angler who came out and made this event such a success. We hope you had as much fun as we did!

A special thank you goes out to our incredible sponsors and volunteers. Your generosity, time, and support made this event possible, and we couldn’t have done it without you.

Thank you to:
• Hometown Bank
• Scheels Eden Prairie
• Old Carver Bait & Tackle
• DNR – Fishing in Neighborhoods
• Fishing with Friends
• Fleet Farm
• Ken’s Bait
• City of Chaska
• McDonald’s
• Full Throttle Automotive (Chaska)
• Southwest Metro Chamber of Commerce
• A.C.T. United
• National Wildlife Refuge
• RG Insurance
PJ’s 3-D Printing

Thank you to everyone who helped make our Youth Fishing Contest such a memorable event. We can’t wait to see you all again next year!

Over the past five weeks, youth (10th-12th grade) from our community participated in our Teen Community Academy, and we ...
07/30/2026

Over the past five weeks, youth (10th-12th grade) from our community participated in our Teen Community Academy, and we had an incredible time getting to know each of them!

Throughout the academy, participants toured our Public Safety Facility, learned about the equipment and gear our officers use, met members of our detective team, learned about our drone program, traffic stops, and discussed the dangers and impacts of drugs and alcohol.

For our final night, the Chaska Crime Prevention Fund generously sponsored dinner for the group. We wrapped up the academy by putting the students through several scenarios on our simulator, giving them a chance to experience some of the situations our officers may encounter.

A huge thank you to all of the youth who participated in this year’s Teen Community Academy! We hope you had fun, learned something new, and gained a better understanding of what it means to serve our community.

And who knows… maybe one day we’ll see you wearing a Chaska PD uniform!

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301 Engler Boulevard
Chaska, MN
55318

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Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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+19524484200

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